December 22, 2024
Summer arrives in time for Christmas
The Pohutukawa Tree. These beauties line the Takapuna beach, and many of the city streets. Conveniently, they bloom in December. The beauty of a beach decorated for the holidays is breathtaking.
The delicate blooms remind me of
tinsel garlands, only prettier.
The ground is covered in fallen
spindles.
Nature’s beauty will always trump our
holiday décor.
I stand with Diane Healy and the
Garners. Karen Garner popped in with her
elf costume for our Christmas brunch. I
hardly recognized her with the wig. She’s
one in a million.
Elder and Sister pose in their New
Zealand aprons.
Their daughter delivered a baby three months again and faced endless health challenges since the birth. Finally, she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The Farrells left their service here to return and help their daughter’s family. God bless this amazing and dedicated couple.
Elder Owen, from Australia, manned
the smoothie bar. His creations were delectable. His wife, Penny, led us in traditional down
under carols such as “Christmas Where the Gum Trees Grow” and “12 Days of
Christmas New Zealand”, where A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree replaces the partridge
in a pear tree.
These senior missionaries know how to cook. The brunch spread was unbelievable. The huge bowl of fresh berries was my favorite. Clean-up is a snap with this group. These people have spent a lifetime putting the church back together after a social function. No one leaves early. Yet, within ten minutes the task is finished and we’re walking out the door. What's not to love about that!!
My morning walks reveal countless
blooms in yards throughout the city.
I enjoy summer in December.
Imagine your yard looking like this
and needing no hand to help the growth.
New Zealand’s endless vegetation provides glorious feasts for the eyes,
not to mention the fragrance. Jasmine
currently blooms and we detect the aroma long before seeing the plants.
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